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Santiago eSIM

83 Chile plans · from $5.12

Santiago sits in a bowl with the Andes on one side and the Pacific two hours the other, which makes it an unusually good base — Valparaíso, vineyards and ski slopes are all day trips. A travel eSIM covers the city and every one of those escapes on the same Chile plan.

Landing at Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL)

No metro reaches the airport. The Centropuerto and Turbus airport buses run to Pajaritos metro station cheaply, and official taxis and rideshares are available from the designated ranks — book in-app rather than accepting an approach inside the terminal.

eSIM plans that cover Santiago

Santiago is covered by every Chile plan below — there is no separate city-only eSIM to buy.

Choose a data plan

1 GB

7 days· 0.2 GB per $1

$5.12

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Unlimited

1 days· ∞ GB per $1

$6.55

2 GB

15 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$8.76

3 GB

30 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$11.63

Unlimited

3 days· ∞ GB per $1

$16.56

5 GB

30 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$18.16

Unlimited

5 days· ∞ GB per $1

$26.58

10 GB

30 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$31.43

Unlimited

7 days· ∞ GB per $1

$36.60

Unlimited

10 days· ∞ GB per $1

$51.63

20 GB

30 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$54.70

Unlimited

15 days· ∞ GB per $1

$76.67

20 GB

Americas + US + CA only

60 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$83.23

50 GB

30 days· 0.5 GB per $1

$122.21

Unlimited

30 days· ∞ GB per $1

$151.82

50 GB

Americas + US + CA only

90 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$195.41

Which networks you'll be on in Santiago

Siima eSIMs for Chile ride Entel and Movistar. Entel has the strongest national coverage, including the Atacama and much of Patagonia; Movistar is comparable in Santiago itself.

Coverage around Santiago

Santiago Metro

One of the better metro systems in South America, with coverage in stations and tunnels across the network. Line 1 through the centre is consistently strong.

Providencia, Lastarria and Bellavista

Dense coverage across the central neighbourhoods, including Cerro San Cristóbal and the funicular to the summit.

Valparaíso and the coast

The Route 68 drive west and Valparaíso's hills and funiculars are well covered — useful, because the city's stairways defeat most sense of direction.

Cajón del Maipo and the ski resorts

The Andes valleys east of the city hold signal on the main roads and at the resorts. The upper Maipo canyon and the trails past the last village drop out.

How much data you need

A week in Santiago with day trips runs 3–5 GB. A longer Chile route north to the Atacama or south to Patagonia deserves a bigger plan — the distances are enormous.

Work it out with our data usage calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Does a Chile eSIM work on Easter Island?
Rapa Nui is Chilean territory, but it sits 3,500km offshore and its coverage is limited and served differently from the mainland. Do not assume a travel eSIM will work there — check before you fly, and plan around lodge Wi-Fi.
Will my Chile eSIM work in Patagonia and the Atacama?
In the towns and along the main routes, yes — San Pedro de Atacama, Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas have coverage. Torres del Paine's trails and the salt flats have long stretches with none.
How do I set up an eSIM before arriving in Santiago?
Install it at home while you still have Wi-Fi: open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan the QR code from your Siima confirmation email. Leave the line switched off until you land — the plan starts counting from first use in Chile, not from purchase.
How much data do I need for a trip to Santiago?
A week in Santiago with day trips runs 3–5 GB. A longer Chile route north to the Atacama or south to Patagonia deserves a bigger plan — the distances are enormous.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Santiago?
Almost always. Daily roaming passes from most home carriers run $10–15 per day, while Siima plans covering Santiago start from $5.12 for the whole trip. You also avoid per-megabyte charges if you exceed a roaming pass allowance.
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